On Feb. 4, 1850, the survivors of the “Jayhawkers of ‘49” emerged from Death Valley into the Rancho San Francisco near Newhall. In April 1849, a party of 36 people departed from Galesburg, IL, becoming the first White group to cross Death Valley. Troubles set in early for the band of travelers , forcing them to ... The post Today In SCV History: February 4, 1850 – ‘Jayhawkers Of ‘49’ Complete Treacherous Journey Through Death Valley appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less